Multi-Zone Setup; Making Multi-Zone Connections - Pioneer sc-9540 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-
ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and
the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
Sub zone (ZONE 3)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R L
Different sources can be playing in three zones at the
same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zones have
independent power (the main zone power can be off
while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub
zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel
controls. However, you may need to specify the volume
settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 113.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub
zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier
speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will
also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on
page 36 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary
sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose
whichever works best for you.
Note
1 You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub
zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.
Sub zone (ZONE 2)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R L
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output
to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:
Sub Zone
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
1
(and
a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN and
PHONO inputs.)
b.JPEG files cannot be played with the input set to USB input.
Main zone
IN 1
12 V 1
HDMI
TRIGGER
XM
IN (OUTPUT
P
OUT R
12V
1 COAXIAL (DVD)
TOTAL
ASSIGNABLE
(KURO
50 mA
LINK ) IN 1 (DVD)
MAX)
2
SIRIUS
OUT
IN 2 (CD)
2
IN
IR
VIDEO VIDEO
BD
IN
IN
IN 1
ZONE 2 ZONE 2
1
(TV/SAT) OUT OUT
IN
IN 2 L L
2
IN
(DVR)
1
AUDIO
OUT
R R
IN 3
(VIDEO1)
IN
CONTROL
IN
SPEAKERS
2
IN 4 OUT
(CD-R)
ASSIGNABLE
OUT 1
IN
3 SELECTABLE
SEE INSTRUCTION
ASSIGNABLE
MANUAL
1 - 3
OUT 2
RS-232C
LAN
OPTICAL
(10/100)
Input functions available
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).
With video signals,
(VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output.
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).
With video signals,
(VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT) signals can be output.
P Y
B (DV
P
R
SI
G
ZONE 3 ZONE 3 PH
OUT OUT
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDA
ATTENTIO
ENCEINTE D'IMPE
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
a
b
the composite video
a
b
the composite video
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